Happiest Season (2020)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,307 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2020-11-26
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Happiest Season
- Stream: Hulu
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young woman's plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family's annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn't yet come out to her conservative parents.
Happiest Season parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Happiest Season is a holiday romantic comedy about a woman whose girlfriend has not come out to her conservative family.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Centers on a lesbian relationship with romantic and some suggestive comedic content typical of PG-13 romcoms.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Holiday party settings include some social drinking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kristen Stewart as Abby
- Mackenzie Davis as Harper
- Mary Steenburgen as Tipper
- Victor Garber as Ted
- Alison Brie as Sloane
- Mary Holland as Jane
- Dan Levy as John
- Burl Moseley as Eric
- Aubrey Plaza as Riley Johnson
- Sarayu Blue as Carolyn McCoy
Happiest Season FAQ
Is Happiest Season good?
Happiest Season has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,307 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Happiest Season?
In the US you can stream Happiest Season on Hulu.
Is Happiest Season OK for kids?
Happiest Season is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Happiest Season is a holiday romantic comedy about a woman whose girlfriend has not come out to her conservative family.
What movies are like Happiest Season?
If you liked Happiest Season, try While You Were Sleeping, Last Christmas, Loose Cannons and I Can't Think Straight.